This page provides research and links to information on the various ways that social networks are being used for educational purposes. The K-20 educational spectrum is explored and national and international examples are given. Feel free to continue to add web sites, articles or other pertinent info that you want to share with the group!
Educational Benefits Of Social Networking Sites Uncovered " - In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook.
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Education World: Schools and Online Social Networking: Internet safety expert Nancy Willard discusses the risks and benefits of such sites and offers schools a comprehensive approach to student Internet access. Included: Advice for parents and teachers; online guidelines for students.
Young People and Social Networking Services. This web site has a section that evaluates the potential Benefits and opportunities that educators and schools using social networking services might take advantage of. This section looks at issues around digital literacy and social engagement, skills and identity development, and opportunities for better understanding e-safety and data management issues.
National School Board Association (NSBA) report (July 2007), "Creating and Connecting/Research and Guidelines on Online Social-and Educational-Networking." Comprehensive research study that provides an extensive research based analysis of the topic.ATING & CONNECTING//Research and Guidelines on Online Social — and Educational — Networking
Facebook in Education A Facebook page on how educators are using Facebook in instruction.
Social Networks in Education: Research, Articles and Interesting Information
January 25, 2010 - Online meeting - Power Point on Social NetworkingThis page provides research and links to information on the various ways that social networks are being used for educational purposes. The K-20 educational spectrum is explored and national and international examples are given. Feel free to continue to add web sites, articles or other pertinent info that you want to share with the group!
Educational Benefits Of Social Networking Sites Uncovered " - In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook.
Education World: Schools and Online Social Networking: Internet safety expert Nancy Willard discusses the risks and benefits of such sites and offers schools a comprehensive approach to student Internet access. Included: Advice for parents and teachers; online guidelines for students.
NPR Presentation on Social Networking and Education n. Author: Andy Carvin, NPR Digital Media
Young People and Social Networking Services. This web site has a section that evaluates the potential Benefits and opportunities that educators and schools using social networking services might take advantage of. This section looks at issues around digital literacy and social engagement, skills and identity development, and opportunities for better understanding e-safety and data management issues.
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Facebook in Education A Facebook page on how educators are using Facebook in instruction.
How I Use Social Networking to Keep My Students Engaged All Summer Long.